Electric Bill

LJ · 03-19-2003, 09:25 PM

Hi all, as my first month open is turning the corner, I have a question...
I was told by Heartland that running 4 tanning beds 50% of the time and staying open 65 hours a week, my electric bill should not be over 300$ a month. Does this sound right to all you veterans?

JUSTTHEFACTS · 03-19-2003, 10:18 PM

During this time of year, my peak season, I run 8 beds and 2 stand ups constantly, all day long. We did 168 sessions today. we are closed on Sundays. My electric bill for this month will be $400.00-$450.00. Note: I have 2 5 ton ac units with seperate thermostats. They have no problem keeping my salon cold no matter how busy we get.
JTF

LJ · 03-19-2003, 11:39 PM

Thank you SO MUCH for writing back... and giving me your situtation, that helped so so much ! Seems like Heartland was right on for me... being not over 300. Thanks again for the fast response !!!!!!!!!!!1

BooBop · 03-20-2003, 09:26 AM

A lot of it depends on your location as well. During peak season with 12 beds running constantley my electric will run approx. 650.00

LJ · 03-20-2003, 01:08 PM

Thank you Mitzi...

globaltanning · 03-21-2003, 01:27 AM

ALL SINGLE PHASE, 1 HP, 8 VHR's, 1 STARSHIP, 4 32 Bulb Base. 2 5ton A/C seperate thermo's set on 70F. Peak Bill 1,100 MONTH, Off-season - 400 month. Looks as if my electric is more expensive than most.

TikiTan · 03-21-2003, 09:46 AM

Brandon.. we are right there with you.. a/c always at 70 or below.. usually average 1200 in season..

Tan Talker · 03-21-2003, 09:58 AM

Alot has to do with service provider and fuel charges and electrical hook up. We lowered our bill by $100 a month by installintg a new box and moving our higher output beds to the new service. Went from 650 to 500 a month.

redhot · 03-21-2003, 10:24 AM

My bill is highest in the summer, around $1200. I have a 10-ton a/c unit + a 3-ton unit, 1-hp bed (3-phase), and 4 VHR beds. But when it's slow and the weather's cooler my bill can go as low as $500.

tcn813 · 03-21-2003, 12:41 PM

I guess none of you are located in Illinois. We have some of the highest rates in the country and my average bill during season for 13 beds and 9 tons of a/c is over $2000 per month. The way I look at it is a lower bill means that less people are tanning so I guess I can deal with it. Best of luck to all for the upcoming season! Tammy

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03-19-2003, 09:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
LJ Join Date: Jan 12 2003 Posts: 192 Rep Power: 6	Hi all, as my first month open is turning the corner, I have a question... I was told by Heartland that running 4 tanning beds 50% of the time and staying open 65 hours a week, my electric bill should not be over 300$ a month. Does this sound right to all you veterans?

03-19-2003, 10:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
JUSTTHEFACTS Join Date: Mar 7 2003 Posts: 79 Rep Power: 0	During this time of year, my peak season, I run 8 beds and 2 stand ups constantly, all day long. We did 168 sessions today. we are closed on Sundays. My electric bill for this month will be $400.00-$450.00. Note: I have 2 5 ton ac units with seperate thermostats. They have no problem keeping my salon cold no matter how busy we get. JTF

03-19-2003, 11:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
LJ Join Date: Jan 12 2003 Posts: 192 Rep Power: 6	Thank you SO MUCH for writing back... and giving me your situtation, that helped so so much ! Seems like Heartland was right on for me... being not over 300. Thanks again for the fast response !!!!!!!!!!!1

03-20-2003, 09:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Posts: 9,496 Rep Power: 13	A lot of it depends on your location as well. During peak season with 12 beds running constantley my electric will run approx. 650.00

03-20-2003, 01:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
LJ Join Date: Jan 12 2003 Posts: 192 Rep Power: 6	Thank you Mitzi...

03-21-2003, 01:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
globaltanning Join Date: May 7 2002 Location: Grayson, KY Age: 27 Posts: 286 Rep Power: 7	ALL SINGLE PHASE, 1 HP, 8 VHR's, 1 STARSHIP, 4 32 Bulb Base. 2 5ton A/C seperate thermo's set on 70F. Peak Bill 1,100 MONTH, Off-season - 400 month. Looks as if my electric is more expensive than most.

03-21-2003, 09:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
TikiTan Join Date: Jul 27 2002 Posts: 823 Rep Power: 7	Brandon.. we are right there with you.. a/c always at 70 or below.. usually average 1200 in season..

03-21-2003, 09:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tan Talker Join Date: Jan 18 2002 Location: Lake Mary, Florida Posts: 1,020 Rep Power: 7	Alot has to do with service provider and fuel charges and electrical hook up. We lowered our bill by $100 a month by installintg a new box and moving our higher output beds to the new service. Went from 650 to 500 a month.

03-21-2003, 10:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
redhot Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Jan 14 2003 Posts: 328 Rep Power: 0	My bill is highest in the summer, around $1200. I have a 10-ton a/c unit + a 3-ton unit, 1-hp bed (3-phase), and 4 VHR beds. But when it's slow and the weather's cooler my bill can go as low as $500.

03-21-2003, 12:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
tcn813 Join Date: Jan 15 2002 Posts: 70 Rep Power: 0	I guess none of you are located in Illinois. We have some of the highest rates in the country and my average bill during season for 13 beds and 9 tons of a/c is over $2000 per month. The way I look at it is a lower bill means that less people are tanning so I guess I can deal with it. Best of luck to all for the upcoming season! Tammy

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